Business Law

The expertise of our Business & Commercial Law team ranges widely to cover a diversity of legal issues facing corporate entities and businesses, whether the issue is to be dealt with on a stand alone basis or as part of a broader strategy. At any given time our commercial lawyers are actively engaged in transactional matters such as restructure of businesses and mergers and acquisitions, as well as the day-to-day management issues facing our clients in business such as corporate governance, compliance and customer and supplier contracts and transactions.

Our business law has a breadth of knowledge and an understanding of the industries in which our clients operate. We apply these skills for the benefit of a range of entities including public and private companies, not-for-profit organisations, partnerships and small businesses. With strong links through the MSI Global Alliance we have access to both interstate and overseas lawyers and are able to provide a single point of reference for our clients whether they are opening a new store in Brisbane or sourcing supply from China.

Our business and commercial lawyers advise and guide clients across the breath of commercial law, including:

Negotiating and drafting all manner of commercial agreements and contracts including procurement and supply agreements, terms of trade, security and maintenance contracts, agreements for the supply and/or installation of materials and goods, professional services, minor and major building works and other service agreements.

Taxation advice covering duties, payroll and land tax, the congestion levy, franchise fees and capital gains tax. We also advise businesses on effective tax structuring of operations and transactions including the tax implications of acquisitions and sales.

Debt recovery and dealing effectively with the consequences of clients' own and their customers' financial problems. Effective debt recovery is an essential component of many of our clients businesses. Aitken Partners is efficient at recovering debts for clients and has many years experience in implementing efficient recovery debts on behalf of clients. We also provide advice on strategies to our clients to minimise the risk of bad debt.